tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-309941992024-03-18T06:01:31.599-07:00The Tucson Murals ProjectMurals — and other “flat” art, such as mosaics — in and near Tucson, Arizona.Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.comBlogger1946125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-32141562532572958202024-03-18T06:01:00.014-07:002024-03-18T06:01:00.135-07:00Hidden at Danny'sDanny's Baboquivari Lounge has been on Fort Lowell Road for a long time. As I drove by on December 17, 2023, I noticed the little mural on front:
I usually check the sides of a building for other murals. In a crack between Danny's west wall and the taller building west of Danny's was an old mural:
If you click or tap on that photo, you may be able to stretch it out and see what looks like a Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02910 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA32.2646271 -110.92891563.954393263821153 -146.08516559999998 60.574860936178844 -75.7726656tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-79795737681029985442024-03-15T06:01:00.000-07:002024-03-15T06:01:00.145-07:00Salvador Duran and El Tour de TucsonAt the end of October, 2023, Joe Pagac was replacing a well-known mural which had been in that spot for about six years. Below is a story of the new mural, photos of the old mural, and something surprising Joe did after he finished the new mural.
The original mural
First, the mural painted in 2017 by Diego Roa. It shows Tucson artist Salvador Duran:
Thanks to BG Boyd Photography and his mural Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0111 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA32.2208692 -110.96839633.9106353638211573 -146.1246463 60.531103036178848 -75.8121463tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-58555680612447648562024-03-13T06:01:00.105-07:002024-03-13T06:01:00.135-07:00Neighborhood art on Vine Avenue (some hidden)On November 12, 2023, I got mail from a homeowner in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, Micheal Hailey. There was a new mural, plus a small piece of art, painted by Ignacio Garcia. Micheal wrote:
The mural is on an exterior wall [of my home] and is visible to the public. Ignacio and I felt that anyone should be able to see it. My neighbors are supportive and you are welcome to come by any time to Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02011 N Vine Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA32.2459356 -110.95011073.9357017638211573 -146.10636069999998 60.556169436178848 -75.7938607tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-56225183011190076462024-03-11T06:01:00.062-07:002024-03-11T06:01:00.124-07:00Comida del Barrio una otra vezWe showed a photo of this unusual little building on December 1, 2023, in Comida del Barrio. We're back there one more time with some close-ups. But first, a photo on October 3, 2023 while XICANITA is painting (the artist's Instagram account is @ahhdehleenart):
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(If you can't see that, try this link: https:Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02201 S 10th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA32.1964972 -110.97456083.8862633638211577 -146.1308108 60.506731036178849 -75.8183108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-61105492312564085652024-03-08T06:01:00.040-07:002024-03-08T06:01:00.143-07:00Don't rush through Auto Wash ExpressThis place may be fast for washing your vehicle, but you might want to take your time looking at the detailed mural on the west side. (This is next door to the murals at My Little Angels (on St. Marys). You could spend more time smiling at all the cartoon characters there.)
<!-- BELOW, ADDED text-align: center; TO div style AND REMOVED style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-34055906184916972182024-03-06T06:01:00.027-07:002024-03-16T09:11:19.609-07:00Desert UFOsA long wall divided by a driveway.There is no artist's signature. However, the artistry resembles other murals by Danny Martin.Click on either photo for larger images.03/16/2024 - Artist confirmed as Danny Martin. Mural appears on his Instagram.David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com0900 S Jacobus Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA32.2107612 -110.96161243.9005273638211548 -146.1178624 60.520995036178846 -75.8053624tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-77402906913459110932024-03-04T06:01:00.075-07:002024-03-04T06:01:00.141-07:00Maviri Vibe VortexThis long mural covers the entire east side of the office of Darin Guthrie CPA, LLC:
Darin sent email about the mural:
When I purchased the building on March 31, 2022, I knew that the wall was perfect for a mural. Having worked with Felix Lawrence in the past on another art project, and knowing that he was involved in the local mural scene, I asked him if he would be interested in putting his Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com03024 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA32.2646813 -110.92760933.954447463821154 -146.0838593 60.574915136178845 -75.7713593tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-40559419898415102322024-03-01T06:01:00.014-07:002024-03-01T06:01:00.149-07:00Mildred & Dildred
The mural is on the front (east) side of Mildred & Dildred toy store. The entire team at Turtle's Soup worked on it around the start of 2023; the mural concept/design itself came from one of their artists, Stefany Schumack. I took the photo December 17, 2023.Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com01725 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA32.2440413 -110.8929783.9338074638211538 -146.049228 60.554275136178845 -75.736728tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-44669944217569280542024-02-28T06:01:00.032-07:002024-02-28T06:01:00.144-07:00Axis Food Mart
This wildcat mural is along Cherry Avenue, on the east wall of Axis Food Mart, at the southwest corner with Broadway. There's a photo of the mural on the artist's Instagram @muckrock. Also see the Jules Muck graffiti artist website, http://julesmuck.com. I took the photo on September 2, 2023.Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com01540 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA32.2357519 -110.94851523.9255180638211513 -146.1047652 60.545985736178842 -75.7922652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-53577607416465220672024-02-26T06:01:00.005-07:002024-02-26T06:01:00.155-07:00ValentinaValentina is a wildcat. Found on the west end of the Twice As Nice clothing store. The mural is followed by a close-up.By Pato Aguilar Click for larger images.David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com07333 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA32.2214102 -110.83550123.9111763638211556 -145.9917512 60.531644036178847 -75.6792512tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-3050578845049886392024-02-23T06:01:00.076-07:002024-02-23T06:01:00.144-07:00Lohse Family YMCA Each mural "...highlights different aspects of YMCA offerings." Swimming and Basketball By Joe Pagac &David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com060 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA32.2240719 -110.97263873.913838063821153 -146.1288887 60.534305736178844 -75.8163887tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-80231995051622506222024-02-21T06:01:00.231-07:002024-02-21T06:01:00.133-07:00Murals being made, part 78: Raspados y Mas (y mas)Here's a building next to the corner of 6th Avenue & 36th Street that advertises raspados (shaved ice topped with fruit and syrup) and more. I've actually never seen this small building open, but it's worth a visit because it's covered with murals. Although the building doesn't have an address number on it, Google Maps says the name is Raspados y Mas and its address is 2616 S. 6th Avenue. Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02616 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA32.192183 -110.9687353.8819491638211545 -146.12498499999998 60.502416836178845 -75.812485tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-10521084312153478642024-02-19T06:01:00.108-07:002024-02-19T06:01:00.133-07:00Tacos and more (and more)Although this restaurant on 6th Avenue is called Taqueria Pico de Gallo, it has more than tacos. It also has murals lining its parking lot — which it shares with Raspados y Mas. We've seen murals on September 23, 2011, in the post Come on in to Pico de Gallo and November 13, 2012, in Pico de Gallo reinvented.
Twelve years later — June 6, 2023 — I drove by and noticed that the Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02618 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA32.1919711 -110.96859053.881737263821158 -146.1248405 60.502204936178849 -75.8123405tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-65682164946816747342024-02-16T06:01:00.003-07:002024-02-16T06:52:36.653-07:00Murals being made, part 77: TUCSON is back
There's been a mural on the south side of the building on Stone, just north of Speedway, for at least 18 years… maybe longer. The wall in the photo above was painted in 2023; there's lots more about it farther along in this post. Thanks to Kevin Blow — from England, UK — for the photo.
The years 2006-2022
The wall first appeared on this blog in Randy Garsee's August 8, 2006 Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com01122 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2365869 -110.9714573.9263530638211535 -146.127707 60.546820736178844 -75.815207tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-89561929877988867002024-02-14T06:01:00.048-07:002024-02-14T06:01:00.140-07:00Thrive in the 05 by Salvador SahuaquiOn January 24, The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona — which, among other things, adminsters government-funded public art — announced a new mural in the 85705 zip code: Community unites to celebrate new mural at Old Pascua Community Center. (If you'd like to see the announcement and photos, click there.) The area is named Thrive in the 05; you can read more at Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com02209 N 15th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2481731 -110.98322143.937939263821157 -146.1394714 60.558406936178848 -75.8269714tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-45556521523526012742024-02-12T06:01:00.163-07:002024-02-14T23:53:28.637-07:00Thrive in the 05 by The Desert PenThe mural is named for a collaboration of members dedicated to improving our community.By Pen Macias, aka The Desert PenClick for a larger image.
Updates by Jerry Peek: On October 23, 2023, before the mural had been painted, the Arizona Daily Star published This local artist wants your input for a new Tucson mural. A quote from Pen Macias:
“The mural is going to be created as if it's David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com01401 N Bailey Ln, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2398309 -110.98023553.9295970638211557 -146.1364855 60.550064736178847 -75.8239855tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-11533905654426422452024-02-09T06:01:00.401-07:002024-02-09T06:05:11.715-07:00Guitarist tops the RialtoFor seven-plus years, if you were driving east out of downtown on Broadway you saw, at the top of the Rialto Theatre, Bill Walton riding a jackalope. Here's the story in photos from 2016: (Downtown) Murals being made, part 35: Ignacio Garcia.
Just over a week ago, January 29, Ignacio was putting the finishing touches on a new mural that covered (as he called it) “Jack and Bill”:
Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-20068194364167856882024-02-07T06:01:00.032-07:002024-02-14T03:45:51.861-07:00Tanna's Botannas on 6th AvenueThis is a second location of a candy store owned by Tanna Cole. The first was shown in our previous post Tanna's Botannas on Prince Road.By Camila IbarraClick for a larger image.David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com04426 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714, USA32.1714644 -110.9684383.8612305638211524 -146.124688 60.481698236178843 -75.812188tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-31985154180398977462024-02-05T06:01:00.052-07:002024-02-05T09:27:58.546-07:00Tanna's Botannas on Prince RoadFiery Mexican candies are the specialty at Tanna's Botannas. (I'm guessing that the spelling is a play on the Spanish word botanas, which means snacks.) Their retail location and factory are on Prince Road; there's another on South 6th Avenue, which we'll show in the next post. Both have murals. Their drinks and snacks are icy, spicy, and both… so you might call this mural “Fire and Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0954 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2724905 -110.98826893.962256663821158 -146.14451889999998 60.582724336178849 -75.8320189tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-6733970925834037672024-02-02T06:01:00.061-07:002024-02-02T06:01:00.140-07:00El Rustico on ParkThe murals at this restaurant probably weren't too old when I stopped by on May 14, 2023. The parking lot was dirt/mud and there was a “Coming soon” sign at the edge of the street.
Cloeups from left (south) to right (north):
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When I made a quick Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com01830 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA32.2000561 -110.95657243.8898222638211521 -146.1128224 60.510289936178843 -75.8003224tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-73904686320621773392024-01-31T06:01:00.000-07:002024-01-31T06:01:00.139-07:00Five faces on FerroThe area on the north edge of downtown along 6th Street, in the couple of blocks between Stone Svenue and 6th Avenue, is getting crowded with big murals. There's Joe Pagac's mural on the south wall of Epic Rides. Across the street is Rock “Cyfi” Martinez’ mural on the wall of Benjamin Supply. Now Sean John Cannon has a mural on the east side of Ferro Avenue at the corner of 6th Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0N Ferro Ave & E 6th St, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2277103 -110.96942573.9174764638211528 -146.1256757 60.537944136178844 -75.8131757tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-12045341345500181492024-01-29T06:01:00.088-07:002024-01-29T06:01:00.125-07:00Rosa's Resistance".... the forge of perseverance...."By Ignacio Garcia Click for a larger image. David Aberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11205759783373995685noreply@blogger.com0219 N 3rd Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA32.2243645 -110.9644017-47.679654044462161 108.4105983 90 29.660598300000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-81746424819938218172024-01-26T06:01:00.065-07:002024-01-26T06:01:00.141-07:00191-197 Toole in 2023, post 5 of 5: South cornerThis is the last of five posts showing the five-sided building wedged into one of five corners at the intersection of 6th Avenue, Alameda Street, and Toole Avenue downtown. (Here's a closeup on Google Maps.)
There've been so many murals on these walls that we made a special page for the building that shows blog posts from over the years:
<!-- I MADE THIS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW BECAUSE IT'S SO Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0197 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA32.224948 -110.9688653.9147141638211522 -146.125115 60.535181836178843 -75.812615tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-64276666993325238702024-01-24T06:01:00.110-07:002024-01-25T10:09:27.453-07:00191-197 Toole in 2023, post 4 of 5: East sideThis is the fourth of five posts showing the five-sided building wedged into one of five corners at the intersection of 6th Avenue, Alameda Street, and Toole Avenue downtown. (Here's a closeup on Google Maps.)
There've been so many murals on these walls that we made a special page for the building that shows blog posts from over the years:
<!-- I MADE THIS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW BECAUSE IT'S SO Jerry Peekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370174469407405131noreply@blogger.com0197 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA32.224948 -110.9688653.9147141638211522 -146.125115 60.535181836178843 -75.812615tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30994199.post-33771286418072052882024-01-22T06:01:00.116-07:002024-01-23T10:02:32.051-07:00191-197 Toole in 2023, post 3 of 5: Northeast sideThis is the third of five posts showing the five-sided building wedged into one of five corners at the intersection of 6th Avenue, Alameda Street, and Toole Avenue downtown. (Here's a closeup on Google Maps.)
There've been so many murals on these walls that we made a special page for the building that shows blog posts from over the years:
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